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Thursday, November 13

Why apprenticeship programs are seeing growth in WA
In Washington, more people are getting paid to learn new careers than ever before. The number of apprentices has soared more than 70% in the past decade, according to a report from the Washington Student Achievement Council, a state agency focused on increasing postsecondary education rates. The report attributes the surge to growing support across the state and country for these programs, making them more accessible and expanding them beyond construction trades and into industries like health care and education. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Jennifer Buchanan)

End of shutdown ignites new round of sparring among WA’s congressional lawmakers
The shutdown is over. But jousting continues among Republicans and Democrats — including those from Washington state — over who’s to blame for the longest ever shuttering of the federal government. The 43-day political meltdown jeopardized families’ food benefits, snarled air travel and left some federal employees working without pay. Wednesday evening, the Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives passed the resolution 222-209 to fund parts of the federal government through the end of January and other parts through next fall. The Senate acted on Monday. President Donald Trump signed the legislation Wednesday night. Continue reading at WSS. (Jennifer Shutt)

Philanthropy grant to add 10,000 preschool slots in WA to backfill budget cuts
Like Lemke, many Washington parents say the social and emotional learning gleaned from ECEAP has been crucial for their child’s development. But in the 2025 session, the state Legislature, facing a deep budget deficit, made cuts leading to fewer ECEAP slots statewide. About $60 million was reportedly drained from ECEAP, with roughly 2,000 fewer spots compared with the previous year. The early ECEAP program that serves kids from birth to age 3 was defunded. ECEAP entitlement for all qualifying low-income families was again delayed, getting punted from the 2026-27 school year to the 2030-31 school year. Continue reading at TNT. (Steve Bloom)

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Aberdeen Daily World
Public Health offers free diabetes workshops
Wildfire risk is making timberland less valuable

Capital Press
Dispute over ‘Pink Lady’ apple trademark resolved
More pears, more problems: Industry explores program to tear out trees

Everett Herald
Franklin wins reelection as Everett mayor
Snohomish County offers resources to help residents to prepare for flood season
Comment: Pennies’ end brings necessary change to change

The Inlander
After a series of conflicting court orders, some receive SNAP benefits, but uncertainty remains
As Americans experience a “vibecession,” Inland Northwest economists predict businesses will remain wary and housing costs will continue to spike

Kitsap Sun
Nonprofit using AI to address family homelessness, with plans to launch in Kitsap
Housing Kitsap buys former daycare on Bainbridge Island to develop affordable housing

News Tribune
Wilkeson Advances $1.4M Recreation Project for Economic Growth
Pierce County Sheriff’s office employee fired after filing of criminal charges
Lakewood police chief ‘ignoring’ misconduct complaints, union attorney says
New 139-acre park near Mount Rainier will have trails and possibly campsites
‘Let’s Go WA’ rally coming to Pierce County school. Did the district approve it?
Philanthropy grant to add 10,000 preschool slots in WA to backfill budget cuts (Wilson, Bergquist)

New York Times
Trump Administration Expected to Drastically Cut Housing Grants

Port Townsend Leader
Service clubs unite to support food aid amidst shutdown
Voters approve tax increase to support county road improvements

Puget Sound Business Journal
Health care’s heavyweight showdown
The government shutdown is over, but some big questions remain
BlackRock leads $500 million investment in tax software firm Avalara
Landowners are going all out to ride the multibillion-dollar data-center wave

Seattle Times
Why apprenticeship programs are seeing growth in WA
WA to add thousands of free preschool slots with Ballmer Group funding
Opinion: WA leaders, remember to focus on issues in this Washington, too
Editorial: Democrats, keep affordability focus as Americans’ costs rise under Trump

Spokesman Review
Ballmer group to donate up to $170 million per year for free preschool program
Washington Democrats split as House votes to end longest-ever government shutdown
Spokane County Commission votes to expedite filters for PFAS-contaminated well users
PFAS cleanup delay at Fairchild ‘unacceptable,’ writes Sen. Patty Murray in letter to Defense Department
The 24-day countdown begins for Adams Elementary staff and students to vacate the school for the final time

Washington Post
When flights, SNAP benefits, museums will return to normal
Congress tightens THC restrictions on hemp, closing farm bill loophole
When it comes to the Epstein files, some MAGA supporters are willing to work with Democrats

WA State Standard
Federal defense contractor backs out of potential Oregon Coast ICE facility
Government reopens after 43 days: Trump signs bill ending record shutdown
End of shutdown ignites new round of sparring among WA’s congressional lawmakers
Former Microsoft CEO’s philanthropy will donate up to $170M a year for free preschool in WA

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
State board strikes down Seattle’s SODO housing plan
Kirkland declares emergency to combat food insecurity crisis
JBLM janitorial workers remain unpaid weeks after furlough
Bruce Harrell to deliver address following Katie Wilson’s win in race for Seattle mayor

KNKX Public Radio
Katie Wilson all but certain to become Seattle’s next mayor
Everett barista claims Starbucks violated city’s new labor law

KXLY (ABC)
Baumgartner welcomes end to government shutdown
City emails reveal years of problems with taxpayer-funded sculpture in Spokane’s Riverfront Park

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Cascadia Daily News
Glacier residents fear closure of ‘lifeline’ post office
Blaine voters approve rare de-annexation of Grandis Pond
Cold water corals in Salish Sea unlock new insights into ocean health

MyNorthwest
Child deaths under state supervision trending toward WA record
‘Red Cup Rebellion’: Starbucks workers plan nationwide strike on Red Cup Day
Ballmer Group pledges $170 million annually to expand free preschool in Washington

The Stranger
Starbucks Union Announces Nationwide Strike

The Urbanist
Washington Cities Question Use of License Plate Readers Citing Federal Overreach

West Seattle Blog
TRAFFIC CAMS, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Thursday notes
ELECTION RESULTS: Wilson maintains lead over Harrell in Seattle mayor’s race

Wednesday, November 12

Here’s where WA ranks for second-generation Americans
While much of the conversation around immigration focuses on the foreign-born population, second-generation Americans are also central to understanding the story of immigration. And new data shows in Washington, there were nearly as many residents who are second-generation residents as there were immigrants. If you were born in the U.S., but one or both of your parents were born in another country, you’re a second-generation American, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Kevin Clark)

Security company drops lawsuit over new WA tax
A security company has dropped its lawsuit over Washington’s new sales tax on services weeks after filing it. It’s unclear why. The development came after Security Services Northwest brought a suit against the state at the end of September. The voluntary dismissal, signed by a Thurston County Superior Court judge Nov. 4, was without prejudice, meaning the company could refile its lawsuit. The Sequim-based firm and its lawyer didn’t respond to requests for comment. The state’s Department of Revenue and attorney general’s office weren’t sure why the company backed down. Continue reading at Washington State Standard. (Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero)

Water tensions rise on both sides of the Cascades
“We saw historical conditions where the reservoirs in Yakima ran dry. We haven’t seen that before at this scale,” Ria Burns, the water resources program manager for the Washington State Department of Ecology, said during an interview on TVW’s The Impact. “The last time we saw this was about 30 years ago.” Yakima was the center of a landmark compromise between tribes and farmers connected to a water rights adjudication that spanned four decades. Adjudication is the legal sorting and ranking of all water claims in a specified area. Continue reading at ICT. (U.S. Bureau of Land Management)

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Aberdeen Daily World
Grays Harbor County general election vote count updated

Bellingham Herald
WA residents lost $55 million to these scams in 2024. How to protect yourself
Will state auditor investigate Pierce County bridge closure? Here’s what we know

Capital Press
Public Lands Rule proposed rescission draws comment
U.S. Wheat: 2025 crop has ‘great quality, abundant supplies’
Three more Chinese nationals held for smuggling biological material
OSU study: Wildfire risk may tank timberland value, lead to early harvests

Everett Herald
Bui wins race for Court of Appeals position
Snohomish City Council member Hetherington resigns
Snohomish County Council votes to approve planned 2% tax increase
Port of Everett looks to finalize ‘conservative’ budget, amid revenue uncertainty

Indian Country Today
Water tensions rise on both sides of the Cascades

International Examiner
In Little Saigon’s future, a resurgence of housing and services for Indigenous people

Islands’ Weekly
Federal shutdown update: Food access planning underway
Federal shutdown update: Supporting food access during the shutdown

Kitsap Sun
New roundabout proposed for Highway 303 near Central Valley Road overpass

News Tribune
Free Pierce County classes prep kids for jobs as pilots, air traffic controllers
Republican state Rep. Michelle Caldier concedes heated race for state Senate
Tacoma council member sues purported business partner in real estate project
Will state auditor investigate Pierce County bridge closure? Here’s what we know
Should affordable-housing providers be exempt from Tacoma eviction protections?

New York Times
By Not Funding Food Stamps, Trump Risks Lasting Damage to Safety Net

Northwest Asian Weekly
Thai restaurant fire in Seattle determined to be arson, owners say
Under new leadership, CIDBIA prepares for World Cup, launches new initiatives to serve CID business community

Olympian
Washington delivering full SNAP benefits to families amid legal tumult

Puget Sound Business Journal
Zillow faces class-action lawsuit over mortgage referrals
Workforce expo highlights pathways to high-wage production line jobs
Unemployment for recent grads is up as employers change hiring priorities
Most private jets barred from 12 major airports under new FAA restrictions
Long-term care providers grapple with LPN shortage as senior population grows
Rad Power Bikes facing shutdown, looking for ‘viable options’ to continue operations
Opinion: WA public-private scholarships can direct more students to health care careers

Seattle Times
Here’s where WA ranks for second-generation Americans
NOAA cuts back on seismic data used for West Coast tsunami alerts
Washington on track to deliver full SNAP benefits; $115M paid so far
House returns for vote to end the government shutdown after nearly 2 months away
Editorial: Study links proximity of cannabis shops to harm. What now, lawmakers?

South Whidbey Record
Take a Breath: District 10 legislator stays professional in partisan climate

Spokesman Review
Ritzville hospital to lay off more than 100 employees, at risk of closure
Former state Supreme Court Justice Richard Guy, a Gonzaga graduate, dies
Spokane City Council modifies, passes Mayor’s emergency homeless resources
What would a Miami-Dade judge know about Spokane’s homelessness crisis? A lot, local leaders believe
Washington Democrats oppose deal to end government shutdown without addressing health care costs
University of Washington Provost visits Spokane for unveiling of new dental hub eyed as game-changer for region

Tri-City Herald
Failing levy means $1M more expected cuts for small Ki-Be schools

Washington Post
House to vote on reopening government after 7-week recess
We analyzed 47,000 ChatGPT conversations. Here’s what people asked.
Newly released Epstein email claims that Trump ‘spent hours’ with victim

WA State Standard
Security company drops lawsuit over new WA tax
The shutdown tug-of-war over SNAP benefits: a timeline
States hope to use rural health money to keep doctors, combat chronic disease
Hemp growers, retailers targeted in section of government shutdown legislation
Comment: Child care can be free and universal

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Video of ICE arrest in Olympia sparks concern over police data access
SEA Airport opens food pantry for unpaid federal workers as shutdown disrupts travel
Holiday Meals for Military program feeds 350 Kitsap County families, with more waiting
Katie Wilson poised to become Seattle’s next mayor after pulling further ahead of Bruce Harrell

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Government shutdown: House to vote on Senate-passed bill
Some tsunami warnings for Washington coast may be delayed
Study: College graduates facing highest unemployment levels in decades
WSDOT projects bring weekday disruptions to Kent, Monroe, and Seattle

KUOW Public Radio
UW loses federal funding for migrant students
Need for speed: Plan to unclog WA public records system gets mixed reviews
Washington state low-income energy aid continues despite federal shutdown
‘An IOU doesn’t pay my mortgage.’ Bremerton suffers as shipworkers go unpaid
Native American children significantly more likely to be arrested, detained in Washington

KXLY (ABC)
Spokane man battling rare disease struggles to afford $22,000 monthly medication cost

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Cascadia Daily News
Skagit County implements public safety sales tax
Lake Whatcom Forest Management Plan open for public review
Sedro-Woolley School Board passes civility policy to cool down heated public comment

InvestigateWest
Pregnant Oregonians need more addiction and mental health support — but the state’s network is fragile
MyNorthwest
Study finds Washington dining costs soar under government mandates
Study: College graduates facing highest unemployment levels in decades

The Urbanist
Bothell Advances Citywide 20 MPH Residential Speed Limit

Washington Observer
A tax on short-term rentals redux (Lovelett)
It’s starting to look like a socialist is going to Seattle City Hall

West Seattle Blog
TRAFFIC CAMS, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Post-holiday Wednesday
ELECTION RESULTS: One week after vote-counting began, Wilson widens lead in Seattle mayor’s race

Friday, November 7

Dave Upthegrove on land sales, federal funding cuts and wildfire immigration raids
The Trump administration has proposed significantly shifting management of the nation’s public lands toward producing more revenue. These proposals especially affect Western states, where 90% of federal lands are located. In Washington state, nearly 30% of land is owned by the federal government. Stateline reporter Alex Brown recently interviewed Dave Upthegrove, Washington’s public lands commissioner, to ask how these proposals and other federal changes are playing out on the ground. Continue reading at WA State Standard. (Ryan Berry)

Sea-Tac hit by FAA flight cuts during government shutdown
Flights at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport will be cut in the coming days amid air traffic controller shortages linked to the longest-ever government shutdown, airport officials confirmed Thursday. The unusual measure comes as air traffic controllers go unpaid and staffing shortages plague FAA facilities nationwide, triggering slowdowns at airports coast to coast. Continue reading at Axios. (Kent Nishimura)

Construction of new WA psychiatric hospital ‘on scope, on schedule, on budget’
The construction of the new $947 million Western State Hospital facility is charging ahead and on track for completion, officials announced Thursday. Sean Murphy, deputy assistant secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services, spoke about the new 350-bed forensic hospital serving criminal court system patients who need mental health restoration treatment. Continue reading at News Tribune.

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Associated Press
October marked worst month for layoffs in 22 years, report says

Axios
Where the FAA is cutting flights because of the shutdown
Republicans quietly optimistic about fix for ACA tax credits
Sea-Tac hit by FAA flight cuts during government shutdown

Everett Herald
Everett signs contract with Lake Stevens over waterline development

Kitsap Sun
FAA to cut flights at major airports amid shutdown. Is Seattle on the list?
Kitsap County plan could use AI to improve traffic signal coordination through Silverdale

News Tribune
Police received dozens of calls for service on this busy roadway in NE Tacoma
Construction of new WA psychiatric hospital ‘on scope, on schedule, on budget’
Tacoma police got big money for gunshot detection. Here’s why they never used it
With SNAP at stake, here’s how many WA residents rely on food benefits by county

Northwest Asian Weekly
Seattle Storm introduce Sonia Raman as new head coach, marking historic first for WNBA

Puget Sound Business Journal
Seattle fails to crack top 20 in latest ranking of real estate markets to watch
WA hospitals cut travel nurses, invest savings in retention as turnover drops
Ripple effects from flight cuts won’t stop at major airports. Here’s what travelers need to know.

Seattle Times
Trump administration seeks to halt SNAP food aid payments after a court order
Supreme Court weighs longshot appeal to overturn decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide

Spokesman Review
Spokane County election turnout nearing 40%
Experts offer predictions on Spokane’s economic forecast for 2026
WSU suspends controversial transgender continuing education courses
Governor tours Western State Hospital as state looks to improve staff safety
Ahead of Veterans Day, VA limits communication with Congress amid longest-ever government shutdown
With SNAP benefit funding delayed, leaders in northeast Washington step up: ‘There needed to be collaboration’

Washington Post
Flight cancellations hit major airports in first day of FAA reductions
Labor Department social media campaign depicts a White male workforce
In MAGA strongholds, fury over SNAP but little blame for Trump in shutdown

WA State Standard
Money crunch puts kibosh on WA state lawmakers’ wish lists (Robinson, Ormsby)
3,300 flights daily to be canceled across US as FAA pulls back air traffic
Dave Upthegrove on land sales, federal funding cuts and wildfire immigration raids

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Redmond temporarily suspends use of Flock cameras
Jury awards $8M to student punched by Seattle teacher
Tukwila families turn to free market after week without SNAP aid
Yakama Nation declares state of emergency after SNAP benefit cuts
State investigates wage theft claims at major Lynnwood construction site (Davis)
City of Hoquiam hoping federal government will restore grant funding for ‘critical’ levee project

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
FAA’s 4% cut of air traffic rolls out, hundreds of flights affected
OpenAI faces 7 lawsuits claiming ChatGPT drove people to suicide, delusions
Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November

KXLY (ABC)
Local foodbank sees surge in demand amid federal food assistance delays
Spokane travelers brace for flight disruptions as major airports face cancellations
Spokane police make 83 citations under new camping ban as more homeless accept treatment

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Cascadia Daily News
Elenbaas urges county to lead negotiated settlement for water rights lawsuit

Thursday, November 6

What SNAP beneficiaries are getting in November
The Trump administration revised the calculations states must use for stopgap SNAP payments after finding errors, it said in court, adding to the uncertainty over the food benefits. The roughly 42 million Americans who rely on these benefits to pay for groceries are going to struggle — some recipients will get 65% of what they would normally receive, others less, using the USDA’s updated calculations. Continue reading at Axios. (Aïda Amer)

Washington makes pitch to feds for $1B in rural health funding
Washington is making its bid for a billion dollars in new federal funding for rural health care. The so-called “big, beautiful bill” that congressional Republicans approved in July included a total of $50 billion for the Rural Health Transformation Program. The money is meant to offset some of the expected damage to rural hospitals from the law’s steep cuts to Medicaid. Continue reading at Washington State Standard. (Thomas Barwick)

As AI threatens white-collar jobs, Washington trade schools are booming
Apprenticeship programs in Washington state have been growing steadily over the past decade, as have pre-apprenticeship tracks in Seattle Public Schools. It’s a trend that was already underway due to rising college costs, the lingering effects of Covid, and evolving attitudes toward the trades. Now, fears of AI eliminating white-collar jobs are supercharging the shift. The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries had more than 15,900 apprentices pursing careers in the skilled trades last year, up from 8,900 in 2014. Continue reading at KUOW. (Monica Nickelsburg)

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Aberdeen Daily World
Lackluster voter turnout for General Election on the Harbor

Auburn Reporter
Auburn Food Bank feels the impact of federal shutdown

Axios
Washington hits 2nd highest U.S. bird flu tally
Amazon tests robot-powered Whole Foods hybrid
What SNAP beneficiaries are getting in November
Starbucks baristas vote to authorize strike ahead of Red Cup Day

Capital Press
Supreme Court grills both sides in hearing on Trump’s tariffs
Rollins defends rancher, says Washington Ecology ‘out of control’
Oregon inflation-adjusted farmland values drop while Idaho sees healthy growth
$19 million funding boosts Washington whole grain research, market development

Everett Herald
Washington makes pitch to feds for $1B in rural health funding
Mukilteo-Clinton ferry will close midday for nine days next year
Comment: Food banks are indispensable, but can’t replace SNAP

The Inlander
Republic seeks to boost tourism with national outdoor recreation program’s planning help

Kitsap Sun
Why are flags at half-staff in Washington? What to know about former VP Dick Cheney.
Opinion: The shutdown’s very real toll of the military families like mine

News Tribune
$55M project set to bring 80 affordable-housing units to Tacoma
Gov. Bob Ferguson lowers WA flags to honor former VP Dick Cheney
With SNAP at stake, here’s how many WA residents rely on food benefits by county
Opinion: Data centers are wrongly taking the blame for electricity price hikes

New York Times
Canada Is About to Lose Its Status as Having Eliminated Measles
The U.S. Is Skipping This Year’s Climate Summit. For Many, That’s OK.

Port Townsend Leader
SNAP cuts hit home
Zoning and infrastructure shaping housing future
Jefferson County faces $5.2M deficit; staff cuts loom
Ecology’s $25 million “Rails, Keels, and Wheels” grant to fund zero-emission vehicles

Puget Sound Business Journal
Amazon layoffs chill outlook for Seattle-area home sales
Massive mixed-use project planned for Bellevue’s Auto Row
Layoffs sweep through WA but impact on labor market is unclear

Seattle Medium
Takeaways From The Supreme Court Arguments On The Voting Rights Act And Race-based Redistricting

Seattle Times
US companies announce most October job cuts in over 20 years
CA law firm enlists Inslee, Ferguson adviser in push for WA wildfire fund
Editorial: ICE is checking law enforcement databases. WA has a law against that

Spokesman Review
Governor Ferguson to make weekend trip to Spokane (Ormsby, Hill)
Top Trump official makes unannounced Hanford nuclear site visit
‘They’ve been here for us’: Spokane County restaurants, caterers are filling food security gaps left by federal shutdown
Opinion: Palliate, don’t punish homelessness

Washington Post
Nation’s busiest airports face FAA’s cut in flights, initial list shows
Heritage staff in open revolt over leader’s defense of Tucker Carlson
Layoffs rise to recession-like levels through October, new report says
Trump, long fixated on ‘fat drugs,’ announces deal to lower their price

WA State Standard
Washington makes pitch to feds for $1B in rural health funding
Trump administration limits some flights during shutdown as controllers show strain
DHS speeds rule that could permit more fines and arrests of protesters at federal buildings

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Real-time results: November general election
Progressive wave reshapes Seattle elections as voters seek change
Report: SEA Airport expected to cut flights amid government shutdown
State investigates wage theft claims at major Lynnwood construction site

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
FAA traffic cuts: What rights do passengers have?
Airlines respond to FAA plan to cut flights by 10% nationwide
Seattle Public Schools names its choice for new superintendent
Criminal case against Boeing over deadly 737 Max plane crashes is dismissed by a US judge

KUOW Public Radio
As AI threatens white-collar jobs, Washington trade schools are booming
Tacoma homeless encampment ban expands, critics ask where people will sleep
Starbucks’ union workers plan strike next week unless company agrees to a contract
See no emissions? State attorneys say Trump plan to stop tracking climate pollution is illegal

NW Public Radio
Trump administration says SNAP will return, but the timeline is still unclear
More complicated: The government shutdown could slump work at the Hanford site
Tacoma’s affordable housing providers say restrictions on when they can evict are hurting them

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Cascadia Daily News
Whatcom council approves lease for new sheriff’s office
Port commissioners anticipating no property tax increase for 2026

MyNorthwest
Redmond Police temporarily shut down ‘Flock’ license plate reader program
FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 ‘high-volume’ markets, including SEA, during government shutdown

Washington Observer
Four key legislative races (Krishnadasan, Obras, Wallen, Slatter, Hunt)
Ferguson gives nuclear a nod (Shewmake)
Wilson trails, and other takeaways
Long-term care dollars go to Wall Street

West Seattle Blog
TRAFFIC CAMS, WEATHER, TRANSIT, ROAD WORK: Thursday notes
SCHOOLS: Seattle School Board plans to hire Ben Shuldiner from Lansing, Michigan, as new superintendent
ELECTION RESULTS: Here’s the second round

Wednesday, November 5

Supreme Court sounds skeptical of Trump’s wide-ranging tariffs
President Trump’s tariffs seemed to be in jeopardy on Wednesday at the Supreme Court, in a high-stakes case that will decide the fate of a critical aspect of Trump’s economic and foreign policy agenda. The big picture: Some of the conservative justices seemed skeptical that Trump has the power to impose such far-reaching tariffs. A ruling against Trump could be devastating to one of his signature second-term priorities. Driving the news: The court heard oral arguments on Wednesday in a challenge to a slew of Trump’s tariffs, including the “Liberation Day” levies and a separate set imposed on Canada, Mexico and China. Continue reading at Axios. (Eric Lee)

Washington’s hungry are in limbo as emergency SNAP funds will arrive late after court order
There’s not enough money in the contingency fund to cover even a full month of SNAP benefits for America’s hungry, and community leaders are still scrambling to find ways to keep people fed. Exactly when SNAP users can expect their benefits, and how much they’ll get, was still unknown as of Monday, with state leaders saying they still need more information from the federal government before they can make an estimate. “Washington state is working to digest the court’s ruling and get benefits flowing as soon as possible,” Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson said in an Oct. 31 press release. Continue reading at The Inlander. (Young Kwak)

Telemedicine abortion requests doubled after Dobbs, UW study says
Telehealth requests for medication abortion doubled in more than a third of states in the months after the U.S. Supreme Court reversed Roe v. Wade, according to new work from University of Washington researchers. The study was published in medical journal JAMA Network last month, and builds on research that has documented rising demand nationwide for abortion medication through telehealth services. This care, shown to be as safe and effective as in-person options, has become especially popular among people who live farthest from an abortion-care clinic, according to the report. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Charlie Neibergall)